Foundations that fund organizations in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bedford nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $30K to Bedford organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bedford around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bedford
- $30K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in PA
- 22%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bedford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda H Bretz | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $7,682 | $7,682 | Preselected only | General support and upkeep |
| The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc | Hagerstown, MD | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Scott Foundation Inc | Greensburg, PA | 1 | $7,142 | $7,142 | Preselected only | Led lighting |
| Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc | Oshkosh, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To support local community partners and their programs. |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Agent - individual hh |
| Joseph & Virginia Dibert Fdn Trust | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $280 | $140 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Firstenergy Foundation | Akron, OH | 1 | $136 | $136 | Yes | Health & Safety |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $42 | $42 | Preselected only | Various |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bedford, Pennsylvania?
Matilda H Bretz, The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc, Scott Foundation Inc, Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc, The Allstate Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Bedford organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bedford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.